Darrius Heyward-Bey was the seventh overall pick -- and first wide receiver -- selected, by Oakland. The former Terps player brushed off already hot criticism of the decision.

Darrius Heyward-Bey was the seventh overall pick -- and first wide receiver -- selected, by Oakland. The former Terps player brushed off already hot criticism of the decision. (Baltimore Sun photo by Doug Kapustin)

NFL scouts ready their stopwatches during Maryland's Pro Day in College Park. Terps wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, a projected first-round pick, chose not to run after recording a 4.3 40 in the NFL combine in Indianapolis.

NFL scouts ready their stopwatches during Maryland's Pro Day in College Park. Terps wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, a projected first-round pick, chose not to run after recording a 4.3 40 in the NFL combine in Indianapolis. (Baltimore Sun photo Doug Kapustin)